As the new year approaches, it becomes prudent to
look back on all that has occurred with regards to this blog. Though Writing in
the Modern Age was launched in 2010, the heart of it – its authors, writers and
readers who constantly contribute to it – didn’t arrive until 2013. Since March
29th of 2013, Writing the Modern Age has not only become a place for
readers to learn about new authors from different genres, it has transformed into a safe haven of
sorts for authors and aspiring writers alike to pick up helpful tips for their
publishing journeys. I still want to thank the brilliant and talented Stefan
Vucak for volunteering to be our
first guest author on the blog. I also would like to thank all of the
authors, writers, editors, and poets who have donated their experience and work
to this wonderful cause since 2013. You all have my eternal gratitude!
So…just how far has Writing in the Modern Age come
since the beginning? Quite a ways, actually. From its launch, it started with
the intention of creating a place for writers to come for advice, a veritable
writer’s toolbox if you may. Since its inception, however, it has grown
considerably, even taken on a life of its own. Not only can writing tips be
found on the blog, readers can discover new, favorite authors by reading author
interviews complete with book excerpts, character interviews, republished book
reviews and poetry spotlights. Readers can even be enticed by editorials about
authors’ publishing journeys. The sky is the limit here on Writing in the
Modern Age, and yes, that even includes major book giveaways! The blog has
evolved, practically created a “writing monster” in a sense.
And now this is an
entity we can all be very pleased with. So, I am both humbled and inspired by
the progress we’ve all made together on this Writing in the Modern Age
expedition.
I can’t thank my 2014 authors enough. With nearly
100 posts and 70 contributing writers in one year, I’d say that every one of us
should be proud for adding to this blog. From the bottom of my heart, I thank
you all! From Robert Fanshaw’s aptly named article “A
Year of Writing” last January to our International
Authors’ Day post in July all the way to Fiona
Tarr’s author interview on December 22nd, it has been a very
busy year.
Writing in the Modern Age has been a lovely writing
community to be involved with, and I am so excited to have met all of our
wonderful, talented authors! It was such an honor to work with all of you. We
are so grateful to have a great group of readers as well!
For newcomers, please feel free to subscribe to the
blog for future posts and look back through the archives on the right hand side
for more fascinating interviews, articles, reviews and poetry spotlights than
you can possibly imagine! Another quick method is to either check the full blog
schedule on the right or to search the hashtag #WritModAge on Twitter for past
posts.
So, here is my big thank you for all of our
participating writers, published authors, editors and poets that stopped by
Writing in the Modern Age this year with either a post or a book donation.
Readers, you will find a detailed list below with the best author/information
link as well as that individual’s latest book. Thank you all for making Writing
in the Modern Age as wonderful as it has turned out to be! I couldn’t have done
any of it without you! Happy holidays, and I hope to see you back here in the
New Year!
Writing
in the Modern Age Writers & Guests
Once again, thank you all for making this year on Writing in the Modern Age amazing! :)
